2018 was a great year for my reading goals -- I read the most I've ever read in a year. Here are my Top 10 Favorites (plus a couple extra because I couldn't decide)! **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the … [Read more...]
My 2018 Ultimate Gift Guide: Favorite Books for Kids!
Children's books are the perfect non-toy gift idea and are wonderful gifts for any occasion. Here are some of our family's favorite books for kids! (PLUS, a list of beloved Christmas books!) It's That Time Again! Time to start thinking about Christmas presents! (Or, … [Read more...]
25+ Resources to Make Your Marriage Remarkable
Tomorrow, June 19, is a special day. It’s our 8th wedding anniversary! So today I’m sharing some of my favorite marriage resources. As I mentioned in my last post, our courtship was quick. We got married a hair over a year after we met. (Well, technically, we had met … [Read more...]
My Top 10 Favorite Books of 2017
Last year, I had a goal of reading 52 books. It’s the same goal I have set for probably the last decade. Ever since I started keeping track of how many books I read in a year. And it’s been a long time since I actually met that goal. But this time I got close - I read 45. And, … [Read more...]
3 Books All Moms of Boys Should Read
I grew up with one sister. No brothers. My sister and I were pretty typical little girls. We liked to dress up, play with Barbies, read our books, and engage in other calm, quiet activities. I knew about girls. I didn’t know much about boys. And then I married the ultimate … [Read more...]
My Fabulous Finds in June
I don't know about you, but June is a BUSY month for us! Isn't it funny how you always think you're going to get so much done in the summer, but then *poof!* weekends just start filling up fast? That's how June was for us. But as busy as it was, I still had time to discover … [Read more...]
5 of the Best Books to Fortify Your Marriage
When Levon and I were engaged, we attended a marriage conference at our church. I quickly realized that our wedding day was not magically going to be the start of "happily ever after," and that I had much to learn before then. Later, as a wedding gift, we received a set of … [Read more...]
My Favorite Recent Reads for Winter
Nothing makes me want to curl up with a good book more than yucky weather, and January is full of yucky weather! What is it about January that makes it seem twice as long as the other 11 months? If I could, I would spend every day of it curled up with my coffee in one hand and my … [Read more...]
Real Moms…Real Jesus: A Real Mom’s Review
**Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means that if you click that link and purchase the product, I will receive a small compensation. I am, however, committed to honestly assessing the products mentioned. My opinions are my true feelings and are not affected by my … [Read more...]
Mother & Son: The Respect Effect
A couple weeks ago, Levon and I went away for the weekend - kid-free! We enjoyed a wonderful time of fun, relaxation, and connection. One of my favorite things about the trip was that I didn't do any blog work or get on social media at all! It was great! Not only … [Read more...]
